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Originally Posted by b3kbruiser
(Post 1259005)
Yeah, but why? I know how to do that already, and I'd be just like every other lowered guy out there. I'd rather do something interesting and learn new things. For all I know, maybe taking the suspension from an F100 and mounting it in a weird way will be much, much easier, cheaper and stronger than lowering I beams, and it'll become the next big thing in lowering? I doubt it, but still. Plus, it'll be much more amusing, when someone asks me what it is, to say well, some of it is my old '94 B3000, that's from a '55 F100, that's from a '77 Mustang, that's from a '51 chevy... ect, than it would be to say "Oh it's a Ranger." That's the point of a rat rod, taking all the old parts that would otherwise get thrown in the smelter and make something new and cool.
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Originally Posted by Mark98xlt
(Post 1259252)
It just looks like your trying to build the cheapest thing possible with bunch of cheap parts which are mostly considered junk thrown together.
I understand it's not for everyone, I'm not going to be upset if some people don't like it. Honestly, think about it, which takes more skill? Buying bolt on kits that come with step by step instructions and warentees to work and putting it on, or every step of the way doing something new with no instructions whatsoever, and making it work, and at that, for 1/3 of the cost of doing it the "right" way? Most of this project is for the learning experiance, and the desire to just do stuff. |
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...gh/Picture.jpg
Ok, here is the suspension very loosely mocked up. Ignore everything except the ride height, it's give or take 1/2" correct. EDIT: After looking at the pic it's kind of hard to tell, it's about 3" from ground to frame with about 6" of room for the axle to flex before it hits the frame. |
this thread is so fun. can't wait til finish
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One bracket down frameside, then my drill bit broke. Damn. The spring hanger will be welded on, with two bolts. The bracket itself is made of 1/2" steel and the bolts are 3/8" grade 8. Attachment 167121 There's a good shot to estimate the ride height. With wheels and tires I'm hoping it'll be just as tall as the bottle. Attachment 167122 The whole shebang as it sits now. Hopefully soon we'll be done with the boring front suspension stuff. |
its coming along nicely man, can wait til we see how she turns out.
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This whole thing is just a big WTF to me lol
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^ No kidding.
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are you gonna keep it totally topless like that or are you gonna put up some kind of a wind sheild? what are you doin your interier like?
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Originally Posted by Wolgun
(Post 1262178)
are you gonna keep it totally topless like that or are you gonna put up some kind of a wind sheild? what are you doin your interier like?
Interior will be stock, but painted with new carpet. |
so your gonna try and get it legal?
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Originally Posted by Mark98xlt
(Post 1259252)
It just looks like your trying to build the cheapest thing possible with bunch of cheap parts which are mostly considered junk thrown together.
Originally Posted by b3kbruiser
(Post 1259390)
Welcome to rat rodding, couldn't have put it better myself. :biggthump
I understand it's not for everyone, I'm not going to be upset if some people don't like it. Honestly, think about it, which takes more skill? Buying bolt on kits that come with step by step instructions and warentees to work and putting it on, or every step of the way doing something new with no instructions whatsoever, and making it work, and at that, for 1/3 of the cost of doing it the "right" way? Most of this project is for the learning experiance, and the desire to just do stuff. |
any progess?
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Originally Posted by korey89
(Post 1260311)
This whole thing is just a big WTF to me lol
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Its comin along man. Get the suspension hashed out and you will be in it to win it
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Originally Posted by Downey
(Post 1266189)
any progess?
Originally Posted by RangerMuse
Its comin along man. Get the suspension hashed out and you will be in it to win it
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BEHOLD!
At long last... The front suspension is DONE!ish. Attachment 165807 Attachment 165808 Attachment 165809 BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...Picture178.jpg Yes... YES... The steering is also done! I have a small laundry list of things to do tomorrow, but other than that, it's ALL done. FINALLY. I'm on freaking cloud nine, seriously. Tomorrow: -Find and add outer shackle to passanger side rear -Drill holes for the bolts, right now it's all on the welds (new $20 bit broke >:( ) -Check and tighten all bolts -Beering |
Rustoleum NOW!
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Originally Posted by FX2.3
(Post 1269014)
Rustoleum NOW!
And congrats! |
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Originally Posted by b3kbruiser
(Post 1269046)
ahahaha now im drnker than sh! t y to celaberate
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No real progress but just wanted to post this up. This is where the 302 is going to sit, the cab is going to sit right behind the bellhousing like normal, so It's going to move up about 2 1/2 to 3 feet. I'm really happy with it there because it clears everything, the tranny crossmember will be moved, obviously, but the oil filter, plugs, exhaust manifold, coolant tubes, ect, are all exposed and easy as heck to get to. Enjoy!
Attachment 164457 Attachment 164458 Attachment 164459 Later today if I get the time, I'm going to get everything marked up and measured and get the cab set in place. |
looks like it starting to come together
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Sweet, I just watched a thing on rat rods.....They all look like something that is never completed lol, but its sweet watching a POS looking machine waste Vettes on the strip.
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